Email has gone out to '03' partners with good news from late yesterday regarding Aldebutante's surgery... It was successful, without complications, and Dr. Johnson expects her to make a complete recovery. Without any issues, she should be back in training in 90 days or so.
He removed the chip in her RIGHT knee, (I had been reporting left), and found no ligament damage. Johnson further reported only normal wear and tear of a typical 2 year old which he says bodes well to get Aldebutante back 100%.
She stayed overnight at Johnson's clinic and will return to Bluegrass Equine Center later today after an initial bandage change. Estimated costs of the surgery and after-care will be approximately $4,000, so if everything goes our way, Rampillion will pay for her stablemate's care with a win Friday night!
More news as 'Deb returns to B.E.C... Chuck will likely add more information when he has an opportunity as well.
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